Practice Educator Job Description (PDF, 384.4KB)

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bournemouth is seeking a Practice Educator to enhance educational development within Older Persons Services. This part-time role involves supporting nursing staff and developing training frameworks. Ideal candidates are NMC registered nurses with experience in acute medicine and clinical education.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical practice assessment and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead educational initiatives within the Older Persons Services Directorate.
• Support staff development through competency sign-offs and training.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Leadership

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Job description

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About University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Formed on 1st October 2020 through the merger of Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital, the Trust covers hospitals including:

• Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
• Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB
• Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX

Key Details

Location: Bournemouth Hospital, with cross-site working at RBH, PGH & XCH
Address: Castle Lane, Bournemouth
Postcode: BH7 7DW
Region: Dorset

Contract: Fixed term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Part time, 30 hours per week
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa/pro rata
Grade: (7)
Specialty: Older Persons Medicine

Organisation Overview

UHD is a three-site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, operating with an annual budget of £730m. We employ around 10,000 staff and are investing in state-of-the-art facilities to meet healthcare needs, set within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We promote diversity and inclusion, with active staff networks and schemes supporting underrepresented groups, including the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant programs.

Job Overview

The Practice Educator will be an experienced nurse or allied health professional with advanced clinical skills and expert knowledge. Responsibilities include:

• Educational development of all areas within the Older Persons Services Directorate
• Supporting professional leadership for nurses in medical specialties
• Working alongside staff during shifts to sign off competencies and facilitate training
• Identifying learning and development needs of Nursing and AHP staff
• Developing learning frameworks and competencies for clinical skills and specialties

Main Responsibilities

• Lead educational initiatives within the Older Persons Services Directorate
• Support staff development through competency sign-offs and training
• Contribute to policy and procedure development

Additional Information

Staff should be flexible across all Trust locations. The role encourages vaccination against COVID-19, though not mandatory. Internal candidates will be appointed under UHD terms and conditions.

Applicant Requirements

Qualifications:

• NMC registered Nurse
• Experience in clinical practice assessment and learning

Experience:

• Proven experience in acute medicine

Documents

• Practice Educator Job Description (PDF)
• Practice Educator Person Specification (PDF)
• DBS FAQs (PDF)

Contact for Further Details

Name: Michelle Richards
Job Title: OPS Matron
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]

Note: This advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.